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Dark Biomes (Overworld)

"One does not simply walk into the dark lands..."

 

I feel like the overworld needs something to spice it up, that adds to the lore of the game. Dark biomes would stand in contrast to the biomes you typically encounter in several ways and would offer a new challenge to the players who encounter them.

 

Rarity and Generation

The rarity of Dark Biomes would depend on your distance from the world spawn. They could not exist within 10,000 blocks from spawn. Outside that radius their presence would increase gradually from insanely rare to about as common as jungle. Individual dark biomes would be massive.

 

Appearance

Dark biomes would be exactly what they sound like: dark. Shrouded in darkness, day and night would blend into one. They would have a very fantasy feel. Unnatural structures would be their staple, and their landscapes could dip below water level without taking on water, or extend high as natural world generation allows. Think Mordor from LOTR if you want an idea what I'm going for.

 

Mobs

Since they would always be dark, hostile mobs could always spawn there. In addition to the normal hostile mobs, these biomes would be home to an assortment of some very nasty magical creatures ranging from around iron golem difficulty to slightly below Wither difficulty. Access to an elytra, potions, and powerful enchantments would be a must.

 

Gameplay

The intent is to create a place where entering with current top level gear is somewhat like starting out a new world used to be. You might as well be wielding nothing but a wooden sword as night approaches, because your enchanted diamond one is about that useful compared to the dark creatures lurking about. And that pair of elytra is cute compared to the wings on that beast above you.

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• August 02, 2019 03:11
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  • August 01, 2019 06:57
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  Hell yeah but maybe make it closer to spawn but not by a massive amount

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  • August 02, 2019 01:32
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  Having access to Elytras, potions, and powerful enchants in an early game just can't happen that quickly. Sorry can't vote it.

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  • August 02, 2019 03:08
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  @Blast Burner I think you misunderstood how this works. Early in the game you would be nowhere near this biome, because it would be at least 10,000 blocks away from you. There is no way you could spawn into a new world and be in this biome.

  Edit: Thank for your comment though. It is a legitimate concern that arises from the order I presented my information. I originally put my explanation of what it is above my explanation about it being far away, so upon your reading it seemed like players could be thrust into an unwinnable situation. I've edited the post to make it more understandable.

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  • November 19, 2019 23:24
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  I would love feedback related to this idea. It's been a while, and I see a few people like it. I've also been gone the past few months, so if there are any ideas similar to this one that deserve attention I would love to show them some love too.